Kyle Wood
Marquette,MI
Summary
Seasoned Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Operations Manager with expertise in diverse culinary styles and comprehensive management of all aspects of Food & Beverage operations. Proven track record in menu development, cost control, and delivering high-quality food preparation. Recognized for strong leadership skills, creativity, and dedication to providing exceptional guest experiences. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and streamline processes in previous roles.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director
Holiday Inn of Marquette & Ramada of Marquette
Marquette, USA
05.2002 - Current
- Operated within a corporation owning two hotel properties
- I started as a line cook at the Ramada and worked my way up to chef after 4 years.
- Promoted to Chef at Holiday Inn in 2012
- Assumed responsibilities as Food & Beverage Director in 2018 at Holiday Inn.
- Then in the fall of 2020, the other hotel, Ramada, was added to my duties as well. I have overseen all aspects of the food and beverage operations.
- Participated in transition during Ramada's 2024 sale
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and work schedule of Food & Beverage staff
- Developed and implemented menus for multiple restaurants, catering events, and private parties.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase restaurant revenue.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
Education
College Certifications - Culinary Arts, Food Service Managment
NMU
Marquette, MI08.2003
Skills
- Culinary experience
- Food service management
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Catering
- Banquet experience
- Financial Performance Oversight
- Cooking
- Restaurant management
- Menu planning
- Management
- Food preparation
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Food production
- Restaurant experience
- Inventory control
- Labor cost analysis
- Budgeting
- Kitchen experience
- Meal preparation
- Human resources
- Cleaning
- Purchasing
- POS
- Employee orientation
Certification
- Serve Safe Managers Certification, 06/01/23, 06/01/28
- Certified Professional Cooking level 1&2, Present
- Certified Professional Baking 1&2, Present
Timeline
Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director
Holiday Inn of Marquette & Ramada of Marquette
05.2002 - Current
- Serve Safe Managers Certification, 06/01/23, 06/01/28
- Certified Professional Cooking level 1&2, Present
- Certified Professional Baking 1&2, Present
College Certifications - Culinary Arts, Food Service Managment
NMU
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